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Oct 13, 2019
2 min

PATCH WORK: Seven Skills Kids Can Master While Picking Pumpkins

1. Body Awareness Lift and move pumpkins on the pumpkin mountain to find the perfect pumpkin. You and your child will build endurance and receive lots of pro...

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Feb 14, 2019
2 min

Infant Massage

Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant massage is my favor...

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Jan 4, 2019
3 min

3 Steps to Making your Child’s Morning Easier

Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function challenges. They need to get...

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Oct 10, 2018
2 min

DRESS-UP FOR SUCCESS: Halloween Hints for Children who are Hypersensitive to Touch

Although Halloween is an exciting time of year and many children are eager to dress up as a favorite character or personality, for children who are overly se...

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May 17, 2018
1 min

Triggers for Kids with Autism & SPD Infographic

If you would like to purchase a full resolution version of our infographic please e-mail us: office@potsot.com #Infographic #Autism #SPD #Triggers

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Dec 17, 2017
2 min

Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services (POTS). ...

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Dec 13, 2017
1 min

Holiday Party Survival Tip

Modified participation is better than opting out completely. If being in the midst of the celebratory chaos is too much for a child who is overwhelmed by sen...

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Nov 15, 2017
2 min

9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving at Holiday Parties

The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often especially threaten...

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Nov 12, 2017
2 min

SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!

Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory processing challenges a...

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